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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.42, 377.48 and 211.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.42, 377.48 and 211.12 is: 291.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.42 : 377.48 = 211.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.42/377.48 = 211.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.42x = 377.48 × 211.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.42x = 79,693.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,693.58/273.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.47

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